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WWI Honor Roll, Lawrence County Ohio, World War 1 History, Antique Military Book, Ironton Ohio History, Ohio Genealogy, WWI Soldiers Book, Antique Leather Book, Rare Military History, AEF Veterans
Up for sale is a rare original antique WWI commemorative book: "Honor Roll - Lawrence County, Ohio". Published shortly after the conclusion of the Great War (circa 1919/1920), this hard-to-find volume documents the service records, rosters, and portraits of the soldiers, sailors, nurses, and homefront organizers from Lawrence County, Ohio (including Ironton, Steece, La Grange, and surrounding areas).
Key Features & Highlights:
Rich Genealogy & Local History: Includes full rolls of honor, unit histories (such as Company I, 7th O.N.G. and Company A, 149th Infantry), and rosters arranged by rank.
Photographs & Profiles: Features numerous individual portraits with biographical details (e.g., Red Cross Nurse Mabel Ketter, Army Nurse Katharine Wallenfelz, Seaman H. DePriest, Private C. Washburn, and many others).
Special Pages:
Features the "Woman’s Council of National Defense" section, service record template pages, and a detailed full-page vintage military map of the United States displaying camps and cantonments.
Cover: Embossed dark leatherette/cloth cover featuring a prominent eagle emblem, "Honor Roll Lawrence County", and the Great Seal of the State of Ohio.
Condition:
Binding: Intact and solid overall. Minor edge wear and light fraying around the corners and spine tips consistent with age.
Pages: Complete with expected light toning, minor smudging, or light staining near margins (see photos). Pages remain clean and fully readable.
Extras:
Includes a small handwritten slip ("De Priest") left inside as a bookmark from a previous owner/researcher.
Please view all photos carefully for full cosmetic condition and detail. Feel free to reach out with any questions before purchasing!
Subject: Military & War (World War I / WWI)
Topic: Local History / Genealogy / World War
Year Printed: c. 1919–1920
Region: Ohio, United States (Lawrence County / Ironton)
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Rare, Local Genealogy Record